Senior Structural Engineer

JP Engineering; Stony Stratford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Engineering in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead a range of projects, including domestic alterations and bespoke commercial developments. The role blends site visits UK-wide with office-based design work, driving projects from conception to completion.

You will ensure quality, safety and efficiency, supervising design calculations for steel, concrete, timber and masonry, and collaborating with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering as required.
• Minimum 5 years in UK/similar consultancy environment.
• Chartered or working towards professional membership (ICE/IStructE).

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design calculations for steel, concrete, timber and masonry following BS/Euro Codes.
• Adhere to internal QMS procedures and design checking protocols.
• Coordinate with professionals and contractors to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Mentor Junior Engineers.
• Engage in business development activities and tender submissions.

Skills

Refurbishment & new build

Design experience

Project management

Materials knowledge

Mentoring

UK consultancy experience

Site visits

Driving licence

Hybrid in-office

Right to work

Education

Degree in relevant engineering subject

Chartered / progressing (ICE or IStructE)

Tools

Tekla

CADS

Tedds

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - £55k - Milton Keynes

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in Milton Keynes. The role requires a combination of site visits (UK wide) and office-based work. In this role, you will lead and manage a diverse range of projects, including domestic alterations, extensions, and bespoke commercial structural engineering developments.

From conception to completion, you will ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Our offices in Milton Keynes and have ample parking, electric vehicle charging points, bicycle racks etc.

About Us

We are an independent multi-disciplinary engineering, environmental and project management consultancy with 4 offices located across the UK. We provide essential support and design services across a wide range of sectors at all stages of the built environment development that improves our communities, protects our environment, and create value for our clients.

Our purpose is not just what we do but the difference we make. We are proud to be accredited as Gold Investors in People, reflecting our commitment to excellence and trusted expertise of our team. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Determined, Responsive, Accountable, Integrated, and Genuine. As part of our growing, highly skilled team, you will play a meaningful role - far from being just a small cog in a large machine.

You will have the chance to make a tangible impact on both the development of the Company and the local community, supported by initiatives like our company-paid community and charity support leave scheme.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Refurbishment and new build experience
• Design experience
• Project management experience
• Experience working with all materials
• Willing to mentor / not necessarily line manage at this stage
• 5 years' experience in the UK / similar environment - consultancy
• Willing to go on site
• Driver's licence and access to a vehicle
• Hybrid role (3 days in office)
• Full RTW As your skills and experience develop there is opportunity to progress within the Company Structure.

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including

• Membership of our Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer's contribution of 5%.
• Payment of a relevant professional subscription.

Role and Responsibilities

• Perform structural design calculations for steel, concrete, timber and masonry following British Standards/Euro Codes.
• Adhere to internal QMS procedures ensuring compliance with internal design checking protocols.
• Coordinate with professionals and contractors, manage time for timely project delivery.
• Work independently on smaller projects or as part of a team on larger schemes.
• Ensure commercial delivery of projects, meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Supervise trial hole investigations for refurbishment projects and undertake visual structural inspections.
• Mentor Junior Engineers.
• Liaise with Clients and design team members to meet client briefs, attending meetings as required.
• Engage in business development activities.
• Contribute to fee proposals and Tender submissions.
• Assist in project management, ensuring commercial delivery, and meeting timescales and budgets.

Role Requirements

• Solid knowledge of all relevant British Standards and Design Codes.
• Ability to produce designs underpinned by strong engineering principles.
• Proficient in technical design packages such as Tekla, CADS and Tedds.
• Proficient in AutoCAD would be a bonus.
• Possess a full driving licence and have access to a car for business use.
• Full Right to Work in the UK.
• Willing to go on site - UK wide.

Qualifications Preferred

• Completion of Degree in relevant Engineering subject.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in similar engineering consultancy.
• Chartered or working towards and close to achieving membership of relevant Professional Institution (e.g., Chartered Member of ICE or IStructE).